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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
THE BEST MEAT.
Feeding Too Muci, One of the VI
Common Mistakes Made by Farmer,

Feeding Too Much One of the Most
Common Mistakes Made by Farmers.
The butcher says the oxen sold from
Kirby Homestead short time ago
were very nicely marbled. and cut
MP finely" This testimony goes to
show that there is a great deal in the
manner of feeding to make the best
meat. These cattle had very little
corn. Their food was wheat bran and
rye, ground entire. with some varia-
tons of fine wheat niddlings. They
had only four quarts ut n time, and
were fed twice a day. Half of the
bulk of the ground feed was bran.
They each had peek of common flat
turnips with the meal. At noon they
had hay, also morning and night.
They We're watered before eating the
meal. never fattened pair of cat
tie on so little meal. The ration would
have been improved by the addition of
a pint of oil meal at each feeding,
mixed with the rest. They stood in
their stalls for just three months. and
were only out of them morning ana
night. when led to the watering
trough.
There was no waste in the feeding.
Many farmers would have fed eighteen
quarts of clear corn meal in the three
feelings and more than half of it
would have been wasted. Three quarts
of clear corn meal at one feeding is
all, in my judgment, an OK or steer
can possibly digest. They will digest
this better when as much bulk of bran
is added to it. Much is to be learned
with the average farmer about feed
ing to save; and to make meat ut cheap
est cost. These cattle weighed about
three hundred pounds more than they
were estimated to. They were not in !
the least bunchy, but the fat was all
through them, and this made them GU.
up so fine. Every part of the body was
fed. This made them solid, and the
flesh fine and tender Feeding too
much of one thing is common mis-
take. and corn puts the fat too much in
punches or lumps.-F. d. Curtis. inn
Y. Tribune
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
A COSTLY PLAYTHlNG,
How a Famous Paris Critic Came Near
Losing Precious Diamond.

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Losing a Precious Diamond.
Apropos of precious stones. | will
relate n curious story told by the celc-
brated Jules Janin. 1t appears that he
once came near losing the celebrated
Sancy diamond, said to be worth l, 50O.-
600 francs. 1t appears that he was one
day visiting the Louvre in company
with the Princess Demidoff The latter,
as the weather was warm, took OF her
shawl on which was her diamond
brooch. This she handed to the author,
and asked him to keep it for her
Janin, of course, consented, and
slipped it into the pocket of his white
vest. and thought no more about it,:
neither did the Princess. The next
day, however. she asked her husband
whether NJ. Janin had returned the
pin.
NO" replied the Prince.
They sent in haste to Janin's lodg-
ings.
You don't mean to say it was the
Sancy diamond?" cried the bewildered
critic. What can l have done with
it?"
He searched through his wardrobe
without success. Suddenly thought
struck him.
Il put it in the pocket of my vest"
he cried.
'.In that case" said the servant, at
has gone 10 the washerwoman's
Every body ran to the washer
woman's. The good soul was cautious
ly questioned. She must not be ex-
posed to too great temptation.
''Oh! yes, a breastpin," she replied,
earelessly. II remember. / didn't
suppose you cared about it, so l gave 1t
to my youngest to play with"
Fortunately, the child was not far
off: He did not suspect that his play
thing was worth million and half,
but it was quite safe. Janin, however,
never told the story without shudder
-Paris Coz. N. r. Graphic.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
THERE. YET HERE.

Last April she was with me, who. to-day.
Is some where In the tar-on world of God
Far on, said I! She is not far away
When Heaven and earth are sundered by .
sod.
Here is the spot where, in the rain-wet moss,
found the first shy blossom OF the spring;
1see again, a sun-shaft strike across
The flowers heart and hear q robin sing.
So full Of tender thoughts, and oh, SO true!
And with that Apriis JOY my pulses beat
To-day, my darling, as think Of you.
No flower so sweet as violets,' you said,
And took the blossom, smiling dreamily,
Because they always bear, alive or dead,
This message born OF love: 4 think OF
thee"
Here on this knoll we sat awhile to see
The amber sunshine fade to rosy light;
And heard the hum OF some belated bee
In hiveward-faring, pollen-laden flight.
/" The hearts rover, like the bee" you said,
1t hunts for sweets in every flower that
blows;
Some come too late, and find the flower is
dead:
For some the stubborn flower will not un-
close
- And yield its treasure to the clam'rous bee,
Bold, saucy privateer OF summer days:
But my hearts flower has yielded all 10 thee"
You whispered, smiling softly, and the haze
OF twilight seemed to vanish from your face;
So sudden sunshine makes dark skies grow
bright,
And loves light, shining outward, filled the
place
With radiance lingering far into the night.
Again in dreams your loving hand hold;
Again upon my check feel your breath.
o grave, dear grave, yet not one summer old
Give back the dead! Be merciful, Death
In vain plead. The graves door shuts for
On those who cross its threshold. Still to
1t seems her presence haunts the place to-
day.
lean not comprehend the mystery.
Though over her the April violet blows,
She is beside me; can touch her hand;
] see her face il one moment close
My eyes. Dear heart, you know, you under
stand.
Though have lost you, you with me remain;
The graves sod hides you, but have you
yet.
! wait for Heaven to make the mystery plain,
And only know-you never will forget!
-EGen 4. Rerf0rd, in Current.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
HOME. FARM AND oAaDeM

Put piece of charcoal in the pot
when boiling cabbage. to prevent it
filing the house with tie snell.-JAs
Household.
Tiles of deep color are used to bor>
der book cases. the smaller plain tile
being placed in bands of color between
the shclvcs.-1merican Arf.
"A good cement to fssten on lamp.
tops is melted alum; use as soon as-
melted, and lamp is ready for use as
soon as the cement is cold.-Erchdnge-
Lamp chimneys may be annealed.-
it is said, so that they will not crack
by placing them in cold water. grad
ually bringing the water to the boiling
point, and then allowing it to cool
slowly, the operation to be repeated
several times.-N Y. Examiner.
Prof. Morrow, of Illinois UNIVERSE
ty. has convinced himself by numerous
experiments that corn should have only
shallow cultivation, especially after it
gets fairly under way. say eight or ten
inches high. Deeper cultivation than
two or three inches cuts the surface
roots and retards growth.
An oblong figure, go long again as
wide. is the most profitable shape for
garden, as the rows are equally long
and less time is taken up in turning
the horse. The size of the same should
be in proportion to the number Of the
family, bearing in mind the fact that
One-fOurth of an acre, well-manured and
cultivated, will produce more and better
vegetables than whole acre not so well
attended to.-Cnieago Journal.
Snow cake is very pretty to mix
with any dark cake by way of contrast.
Take one tumblerful of flour. one and
onc-half tumblers of sugar. tho whites
of ten eggs beaten to stiff froth. Stir
into the flour one teaspoonful OF cream
of tartar. Stir the sugar, which must
be well rolled. into the whites of the
eggs, adding lastly the flour. Flavor
with lemons or bitter almonds. Bake
Ia a quick Oven.-Detroit Tribune.
The currint. like the raspberry. is
willing to keep shady, but only because
it is modest. 1t is one of the fruits
that thrive better among trees than in
too dry and sunny exposures. There
fore, in economizing space of the home
acre, it may be grown among smaller
trees, or, better still, on the northern
or eastern side of Il wall or hedge. In
giving this and kindred fruits partial
shades, the bush should not be COM
PEELED to contend to any extent with
the roots of trees.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
Buttcrnut Cakc.-Prepare one teacup
of butternut meats, then take one cup
of good molasses and half cup of
lard, or any other shortening desired;
pour over the two ingredients one cup
of boiling water, then put in the nut
meats and add one ieaspoonful of soda.
pint of sifted flour and teaspoonful
of salt; beat well and bake in u mod
crate oven in one-loaf cake-dish. If
liked, the nuts may be omitted and q
tablespoon of ginger substituted. Bake
from half to three-quarters of an hour.
Try with broom splint.-IHe House
6oIG
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
BETWEEN TWO LOVES.
a Young Man Extricated from
q Dire Dilemma.
lOriginal.1


1t all happened by the merest acct
dent, and if / had remained at home
instead of going abroad to spend the
holidays, there would never have been
occasion to relate this little incident
in my otherwise uneventful life. But,
as our entire existence is made up of
accidents-some of which prove very
Interestingly will endeavor to assist
you in wiling away a few idle mo-
ments by telling you an unpleasant
predicament in which found myself
several years ago.
My name is Thomas Oxford. At
the time at which this story opens l
was one of number of book keepers
in a large mercantile establishment,
for which received 4 modest compen-
sation. BY little economy, l had
scraped together neat sum, which
came in very nicely in my after life.
affording me. as it did, an opportunity
of enhancing my fortunes consider
ably. l was always particular in the
selection of my associates, and, in this
manner, gained the friendship and
goodwill of the best people in the city
which called home. Now you know
who L amor waS-rather.
was keeping company with a pre-
possessing young lady. She was not
what might have been termed hand
some, but she was far from bad-looking.
In stature she was small: her form was
round and plump; was jolly; had an
angels disposition, and large, frank
eyes, whose luster had never been
dimmed by cares. Hervirtues sparkled
like so many rare gems, which dazzled
like jewels before my eyes. Could any
one help loving Nellie Wilson? Icould
not; at least it so seemed to me.
The holidays had come. and one after
another we were allowed our DAYS of
recreation. l had been invited to spend
few weeks with distant friend. Mr..
Joseph Brown. and when the time for
departure arrived 1 bid goodbye to
Nellie, promising all sorts of lovers
nonsense, and also to bring her me-
mento of my visit. You can easily
surmise by this just how far matters
between us had progressed.
At the end of my destination was
met by Joe, and cab speedily con-
veyed us to his palatial residence-for
he was well-to-do and fate had dealt
kindly with him. l was surprised on
our arrival at his home to find that /
was not the only guest, but that, I'M
known to me. he had invited young
lady-his wife's sister thinking, in his
philanthropic way, that he was doing
me favor. knowing how fond was of
the society of young ladies. Her name
was Kate RoSemond, and she was
heiress to large amount of money.
From the moment We met was not
myself. She was the embodiment of
grace and beauty. and her queen.v
figure captivated me at~once. All
thoughts of my almost betrothed at
home Were dispelled and nv soul
seemed wrapped up in my new ac-
quaintanee. The future had no thought
for me. was living only in the pres
ent. Some will call me tickle and I'M
principled, but doubt if anybody
could have withstood her charms.
After getting thoroughly settled l
devoted my entire time to Miss Rose
mond. and manifested my regard for
her in every possible way In this
was seconded by my frirnd Joe. whose
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03

An effort is being made to have the
capital of Arizona moved from Prescott
to Phoenix. Prescott, once the most
populous and thrifty town in the Terri
tory, has deteriorated so that it is little
more than a country yillase.-Csicage
Iiapee.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03
A DUEL DECLINED.

Philosophical Remarks of an Editor Who
Does Not Caro- to BE Shot to Death.
The editor of the Rustler, having pub
lished an article concerning Colonel
Bowser. which the latter seemed
offended at, was both astonished and
dismayed to receive challenge to a
duel, signed by the Colonel, in which
he was offered his choice of weapons as
well as locality.
He did not answer by mail, as he
was requested to, but the ensuing is
sue of his paper contained the follow
ing:
'.Readers of the Rustler will remem-
Der that in our last issue we described
Colonel Bowser as a man who would
not hesitate to rob his fathers grave to
get the filling from his teeth. We said
this in our innocent way, and merely
in the Ii ght of metaphor.
''Had we meant any thing of the
kind we would have been deferred
from saying it by knowledge of the
fact that Bowscr father had no filling
in his teeth, unless they were padded
with zinc, as that gentleman died at
the county poor farm and was buried
in a dry-goods box.
1--WE were surprised that any one
could imagine for Il moment that we
should distort the facts seriously. We
know that the Colonel is an expert ut
thinning out hen-roosts when the mid
night bells are tolling. and we give
him credit for more sense than to dis
sect grave for the purpose OF securing
Il few fragments of zinc.
'.In regard to the duel, we must say
that suck a proceeding is not compati-
BILE with our moral training. We were
raised in the elevating and ennob!ing
atmosphere OF a st. Louis boarding.
house land we have never known Il harsh
er note than the tinkle of a dinner-bell,
and never struggled with any thing
tougher than a buckwheat cake.
"a man who has walked the paths
of peace all his life is naturally averse
to taking up a shotgun when the SHOWS
of fifty winters have whitened his hair.
The Colonel was reared in the midst of
powder and shell, as he worked for
twenty years as porter in pow
der magazine. and consequently he
knows more about that business than
we do.
1--WE may be accused of cowardice,
but will take the chances. People may
sneer and look at us with cold, chilling
chances, and, perhaps, spurn us entire
ly; but we would sooner be spurned
until the cows come hOm~- and frozen
with chances. than be found stretched
out in a hog pasture with our toes
turned to the bleak mid-winter heav-
ems and hole in our bosom big enough
to put gate post in.
There isn't much glory in being
spurned, but we'd rather be spurned
and be able to eat three square meals :,
day than to have our name heraldcd
by paid obituary notices while we lay
out in the moist night air with the
silvery moonlight streaming through
an aperture in our system.
'.If the Colonel will meet us in our
own backyard and leave his guns al
home we vii! endeavor to wear Il hole
in the ground with him. as we have al
ways been used to wrestling and pound.
ing sand, and other healthy exercises;
but when he desires US TIC hold gun and
stand the chances of being filled with
powder and gravel, we must firmly,
but respectfully, decline."-&. Louis
Whip.
"A California man committed sui
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-03-03

A California man committed sui
eide because of simple wart on his
nose--Erchange. Wart foolish man.
Did he jump off of the bridge Of his
nose? Ho0sier Herald
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Current Events.

The annual spring strike among the EN-
ployees of the Chicago builders has been
In progress with unusual vigor the past
week, and all building In the city has
ceased The preliminary break took place
among the carpenters some weeks ago, but
that strike was happily settled: whereupon
the brioklayers and hod carriers united In
demand for a Saturday payday, the rule
having been TO pay In the aiddle OF the
week for the past weeks work, on the basis
of the architects weekly estimates. There
was no fault found with the pay received.
The men having struck because the de.
mand for change In pay.days was not
complied with, the builders and all aces
sorry tradesmen Immediately ordered sus
pension of wNk--a lock out, by which
some 10000 men are now idle the archi-
tecta owners, brick manufacturers and all
bosses uniting with the master builders and
master masons to force u settlement, pledg.
ing themselves to furnish neither plans or
material for new structures until settle,
ment has been reached. On Thursday the
bosses met at the Builders Exchange end
adopted the following "card of principles, a"
the signing Of which by the employee Is
made universal condition of employment
ny HI TIC vi tHS
IL recognize the right of every man TO
decide fOr himself, without dictation or in.
terferen ,e, when he shall work or cease to
work, where he shall work, for whom he
shall work, how many hours he shall work
and for what wages he shall work.
~ recognize the absolute right of the
employer to decide for himself, without IN
reference from any source, whom he shall
employ or cease 10 employ, TO regulate and
manage his business with perfect indepen,
dsnce and freedom, provided only that he
deal lawfully, justly and henorably with all
men.
II recognize the right of every father 10
have his son taught, and Of every son to
learn any lawful trade as on plane with
his right to knowledge of reading, writ.
ing, or any other branch of Learning, and
should be subject 70 regulation only by the
laws of the land
II hereby pledge myselfto maintain and
live up to these principles in the prosecu.
ton of my business, ADD to lend nay aid to
the full extent of my Influence and power
for their maintenance aud protection among
my fellow employers. further pledge my
self not to employ any wOrkmen except
upon his signature of this card OF princl.
pies"
This card was agreed to by all members
and committee appointed to see that the
principles are carried out, as well AS others
on arbitration and safety. The Exchange
also announced that work would be resum.
ed on OF before June LIST, with this card as
a basis.
IL will be seen that this "card' Is blow
at the union system 10 all It's main features;
and the outcome will be watched by work
men and employees with the deepest solici.
tude.
II would he impossible to record here
down b. name all the strikes that have oc
CURED during the week; but nearly every
branch of business has been effected by
them, In all parts of the country, except In
the manufacturing districts OF the New
South, which has from the beginning been
siDguiaily free from such disturbing eie
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Is THIS A S0LUTI0N7

What became of the ten thousand dol.
lars which appear to have disappeared from
the County Treasury under Mr. Raymond's
charge has always been mystery. Mr.
Raymond knows nothing of it, Mr.. Hoff,
man In his lifetime to several of his friends
always insisted that as soon as he should
be able to handle the books, he could, in
Il very few moments, show any reasonable
man Just what were the facts
Now II has come to light that there was
a loan of $4,000 made by Messrs c.
Fischer and VIM. Truman, then supervis-
ors of Mendoza, directly to the Building
Committee, at time when settlement
was made with the Colwells, then building
the Court House. This loan was made in
pursuance of resolution of the Board.
They came into the room occupied by the
committee, and deposited on the commit
tees table draft for that sum and received
a note In due form therefor, which was duly
reported to the Board by the Building
Committee and entered upon the records
of the Board and charged to Mr.. Raymond,
though he never received or handled dol
lar Of the money. As he did not pay 1t
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

out he could not and therefore did not
credit himself with II; hence he was
charged by the Board but never credited
with that particular ten thousand dollars.
These facts are fresh In the recollection OF
Hon. G.. w. Armstrong, the chairman OF
the Building Committee, who remembers
the cheque and the disposition made OF II
by the committee, and from him We obtain
these facts,
This Is the solution OF the mystery that
has been offered before by gentlemen
whose opinions are counted valuable; and
while we have not yet had time to verify
all the facts and dates by reference TO the
records, |, is offered for whatit is worth. II
cannot be urged against this theory of the
case that the $4,000 were returned to the
treasury. That act Would be In perfect
consistency with Mr.. Raymond's whole
life's record for scrupulous honesty, and a
desire to protect his bondsmen and to &C
knowledge that II there was any shortage he
was ready to make II good, though he be
lieved II must be an error but could not
then point II out Will the investigating
committee or the Board examine the rec.
ords and see If this be not a solution OF
what is unquestlonably mystery
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Our neigh Dor, MENDOZA, 1t would a

Our npigbbor, MENDOZA, it would ap-
pear, has had good thing happen to her.
For years sleepy, old town, living hum
drum life, half way between a comatose
and a sound asleep condition, she has
thoroughly awakened to the fact that un-
less she can go ahead she will go back ;
and the removal of the Cottage Organ
Company's works to Ottawa was the thun-
der clap which awakened her. She Is or
ganlzing a new company to take the place
of the one to be removed; she is looking
about to improve and make permanent
water supply, and has an active mercan-
tile committee at work trying to bring new
capital to the city Probably the best
thing that ever happened to her was, there
fore, the removal of the organ factory She
ought, however, to take the rebuff philo-
sophically; and no "tiy off the handle" be-
cause she happens to be temporarily angry
about the matter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

In reply to The FREE TRADERS query
profoundes TO Mr.. Rose, of the Journal,
last Saturday as TO what become of the
$2950 subscribed TO pay present for the
late telephone operator, that man replied,
admitting that he received the money, but
had the goods charged to his private &C.
count! He did not explain why II was he
had them charged when he had the money
In his pocket 10 pay the bill but, as the
pressure brough: to bear upon the fellow by
jeweler and subscribers may rest easy for
the query has forced Him to pay the bill, the
nonce, and heed the lesson the transaction
teaches.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

the ballots are counted on the night of
June IA II will be proven that the demo
Gratis of La Sale stood faithfully by the
nominee Of their convention, who, of
course, will be candidate worthy their suf.
frages-one on whose democracy there is
no taint. and whose political, as we'll as pri.
vate, lite has been upright, consistent and
devoid Of treachery or bolting.'" La Sale
doesn't always do that sort Of thing; 50 that
this assurance Ia highly gratifying. twill
do much TO encourage the nominee to an
active canvass, surely.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic voters Of the various townships of
IA sale county nrc requested to select Delegates I" rep
resent them At a Democratic Coanty Convention, 10 be
held ~ Turn HAL In Ottawa, Illinois, m2 o'clock r. ",
TUESDAY. May 81. \. u. lsS; 10 nominate candidate
for the orc of Treasurer Of Ia Sale coEniy 10 be- vo.
ted for At the special election Tuesday June II. The
Townships Of the county shall b. entitled To representa-
IN In The convention hereby called on the basis OF one
delegate for every 80 votes and also every fraction Of
~ votes greater than A. cast In such townships Tor the
Cleveland and Hendricks electors in sSi The caucus
will be held on saturday May e. between the hours
Of and o'clock = ~ unless otherwise ordered by the
town committees. The several townships are entitled
On thn inlln NO nnhnr Of Nnffs In tho convention.